Travel Emergency Department RN

About This Role

Seeking an Emergency Department RN for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Little Falls, MN, focusing on critical access care for diverse patient populations during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 10-bed Emergency Department with 2 trauma bays in an acute care setting
• Provide care for patients of all ages, including newborn through geriatric, for respiratory, cardiac, trauma, and stroke cases
• Manage patient assignments, typically 1:3 based on acuity
• Perform competent triage skills in a separate triage room
• Manage and de-escalate situations, utilizing local police for emergencies if needed
• Draw blood samples and assist with patient transport to CT for all stroke activations
• Initiate and manage respiratory equipment as needed with RT verbal assistance
• Interpret cardiac strips independently using Phillips monitors
• Work 12-hour night shifts, Friday through Sunday 1900-0700, with scheduling in 6-week blocks
• Provide coverage every other weekend and every other holiday
• Exhibit professional appearance and effective team communication
• Attend orientation for up to 4 unit-specific shifts or until competency is achieved

Requirements

• Active MN RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience
• Critical Access ED experience
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Current TNCC certification
• Current ENPC or PALS certification
• Proven ability to work independently, learn quickly, and function without significant ancillary resources
• Competent in triage skills
• Ability to interpret telemetry independently

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience; Critical Access experience strongly preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience with EPIC EMR

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications